Toronto Hike Schedule

Urban Walk: Beach side views along the Pickering and Rouge waterfronts

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): We will meet at the Pickering Go station on the south side. If coming from Toronto Union Station, take the Lakeshore East Go train towards Durham College, Oshawa. The 6th stop is the Pickering Go (~45 minutes train trip).
The latest train you should take is the 13:50 – 14:32 so you are on time for the briefing 15 minutes before the departure time at 3 PM. Trains depart from Toronto Union every 30 minutes.

Hike Leader(s): KJ Chong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface), Variable
Distance: 9 km

Description

Join me for a delightful stroll by the Pickering and Rouge waterfronts. We will pass boardwalks with bridges, pretty neighbourhoods and take in views of two different beaches along Lake Ontario. We will also have a great view of the cliffs around Rouge Beach. The walk also features a few discussion stops regarding biodiversity, wetlands and sand dunes, and invasive species. We will also catch a glimpse of the Pickering Nuclear Power Plant producing clean energy, and discuss the role that nuclear is playing in fighting climate change.

The official hike ends at Rouge Hill GO station, where you can either catch the GO train back to Toronto Union Station or you can take the GO train east one-stop towards Pickering GO station. For those interested, we can also continue with a 10 minute walk to visit a local restaurant for a sushi dinner at Azumi Sushi. Plenty of washroom stops too.

Terrain is mostly on tarmac, with one hill as we pass through Petticoat Creek Conservation Park.

Pickering GO station has free parking and so if you were coming by car to meet us, you can also park there.

Car Hike: Tobermory Fall Hiking Weekend (2 overnights)

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Princess Hotel
34 Bay St, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0

Hike Leader(s): Jeanette Vincent. Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Rocky, Variable
Distance: 13 -15km

Description

We continue Greg Vincent’s legacy of weekends away. Please join Jeanette Vincent, as we explore the Tip o’ the Bruce, Tobermory in the Fall. The beauty of this area of the Bruce Peninsula every season is wonderful! We will take in a number of walks using side trails and the Bruce Trail. Approximately 13-15km/day. We stay and have our meals at a comfortable hotel overlooking Little Tub Harbour. This outing is restricted to those staying with us at the Princess Hotel in Tobermory for the weekend – the hotel fills quickly. You will need a car to access this outing. Please contact the Princess Hotel for a reservation.1-519-592-8282 or info@tobermoryprincesshotel.com and mention Vincent/Royle Fall weekend.

Before registering at the hotel please contact Jeanette: vincentjeanette1604@gmail.com | 519-588-5916 For prices and more details.

School Bus Hike: Boyne Valley and Primrose - ** CANCELLED Due to Low Registration **

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Cancelled
Location (Google Maps): Bruce Trail parking lot at Prince Of Wales Rd

Hike Leader(s): Amir Alemohammad, Michael Humpage, Mehrnoush Ahmadi Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Hilly, Level 2 (Intermediate – some hills and uneven surfaces, rocks and roots underfoot), Variable
Distance: 14km

Description

Bus departs 10 York Mills Rd at 8:00 AM and Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride at 8:30 AM. If you wish to be picked up at the Major Mackenzie Dr and HWY 400 Park and Ride, type ‘yes’ in the additional information field. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Join us for an early fall hike in Boyne Valley Provincial Park, a hidden gem along the BT. We will explore the Primrose ST and will head into the Boyne Valley Park to reach the Murphy’s Pinnacle. After hiking in the valley we will make a loop return to the parking lot at Prince of Wales Rd. We will have frequent short stops for water and bio breaks and a 20 minute stop for lunch. Please bring water, snacks/lunch and dress according to the weather condition. Be prepared for early morning chilled air at this time of the season. Boots are mandatory and poles are recommended. A short stop for refreshments in Shelbourne down town if enough time. We do love pets but they are not allowed in this hike.
Drop out after 8K at the 1EHS Rd.

Urban Walk; Humber Valley Recreational Trail

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Humber Recreational Trail, Toronto

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 26.4 km

Description

Meet at the north east corner of Steeles Ave W and Kipling Ave by 10:00 am.  The hike starts on time so don’t be late.

This hike follows the Humber Recreational Trail south from Steeles Ave West at Kipling Ave through Toronto to Lake Ontario. The pub stop after is at Firkin on Bay. The bus to Old Mill Station stops in front of the pub.

Please bring a lunch and at least two liters of water. Be prepared for cool / wet weather.

This is the itinerary
0.0 km – 10:00 am – Steeles Ave W at Kipling Ave
4.3 km – 11:15 am – Finch Ave W at Islington Ave
8.4 km – 12:35 pm – 25 minute lunch – near Weston Rd and Sheppard Ave W (on trail behind and south of school)
12.0 km – 2:05 pm – Weston Rd and Oak St
15.8 km – 3:00 pm – Eglinton Ave W at Scarlet Rd
19.2 km – 4:00 pm – Dundas St W
23.7 km – 5:15 pm – Stephen – Berry Rd at Drive
26.4 km – 6:00 pm – Firkin on Bay

Here is an online map of our route: Humber Recreational Trail – https://onthegomap.com/s/vjskof0f

Note: Registration closes 48 hours before the start of the hike.